Topical Ingredients For Healthy Skin Aging

Topical Ingredients For Healthy Skin Aging : Aging is a natural process and in time we all get wrinkles, scars, and other markings on our skin. There are actions we can take and products we can use to encourage and maintain healthy skin throughout the lifespan.

Eating a healthy diet, exercising, avoiding and protecting against sun damage, proper cleansing and moisturizing, and maintaining stress levels are some of the important practices we need to do for optimal skin health. In addition to these habits, there are special ingredients to look out for that have excellent anti-aging properties.

The following is a short list of some popular ones shown to have success in clinical trials and with consumers.

Vitamin A

Eating a diet full of nutrients does wonders for our health in many ways, but topically applying vitamins doesn’t always have a beneficial effect. However, Retinol (Vitamin A₁), can improve the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. This is theorized to be due to the induction of glycosaminoglycan which retains water and increases the skin’s production of collagen. New skin can be generated with retinol treatments that have better resistance to skin damage along with an improved appearance.

Pitera™

Scientists touring a sake brewery discovered the foundations needed to develop Pitera™, an anti-aging wonder ingredient, when they noticed how soft and youthful the workers hands were with their consistent exposure to the fermentation process. The line of SK II masks and skincare products frequently contain this nutrient-rich liquid that contains the power of vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids. Along with other luxurious ingredients, SK II’s line of anti-aging products help to rejuvenate, clarify, soften, and protect the skin.

AnogeissusTree

Extracts from the bark and leaves of this African tree have found to be useful for preventing collagen degeneration as well as restoring healthy skin structure. It also boosts collagen and fibrillin levels. Fibrillin is also important for maintaining good skin structure and strength. Skin firmness improves as a result, as does the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Tribes in Ghana, where the tree originates from, traditionally use these extracts to heal wounds. This ingredient can be famously found in Origins’s Plantscription™ line that can be found on b-glowing.com.

Hyaluronic Acid

Humans naturally produce hyaluronic acid for proper tissue functioning, offering hydrated cushioning and a supported structure. As we age, we produce less of it, so supplementing our supply with topical treatments has shown success in clinical trials. They work well when paired with Vitamin C. SK II’s Facial Treatment Repair C contains hyaluronic acid and Pitera™.

It’s also advised to eat Selenium because it has cancer prevention properties and protects us from sun damage. A diet containing enough selenium can also protect tissues, improve elasticity, and slow down tissue hardening from natural oxidation. Sources are seafood, eggs, and fortified whole grain cereals. Vitamin E is good for the skin when applied topically as well as ingested. Its antioxidant properties fight free radicals and protects cell membranes – vital for healthy skin. It also protects against sun damage and researchers are studying its cancer-fighting potential. Good sources are nuts, whole grains, oats, and sunflower seeds.

Wearing a moisturizer or make-up that has SPF protection built-in is also important to prevent unhealthy and premature signs of aging. Optimal protection is at least SPF 30, but SPF 15 is acceptable if there is minimal exposure.